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April 1, 2020

How Mike McClelland Turns Cold Water Fish Into a Hot Bite!

Posted by Jonathan LePera Depending on where you are at, the early season fishing depends predominantly on water temps and fish behavior. Major League Fishing Pro and Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s National Pro Staff […]
March 15, 2020

A Bass Angler’s Tournament Morning Top 10 Checklist

Posted by:  BassProShops1Source NITRO boats Elite Pro Josh Bertrand Every professional bass angler’s tournament morning checklist is different, and it may be helpful to you to see how a NITRO boats […]
March 1, 2020

Best Places to Fish in Alabama: Guntersville Lake

Posted by: Fishidy and BassProShops1Source An impoundment of the Tennessee River, Guntersville Lake is known for its large variety fish and abundance of aquatic vegetation. Largemouth Bass are the primary focus on […]
February 15, 2020

McClelland’s Tricks for Fishing Floating Cover in Cold Water

Posted by: Jonathan LePera and BassProShops1Source During the late winter and early spring, while many anglers wait to take their boats out of storage until warmer weather arrives, Bass Pro Shops Cabela’s Fishing […]
January 15, 2020

Heading South to Fish? Learn How to Battle Florida Cold Fronts

Posted by: BassProShops1Source Are you thinking about heading south to fish this winter? Many of you do, and Florida is the destination for many snowbirds. The Sunshine State offers some of the […]
January 1, 2020

Six Fishing Tactics for Wintertime Bass

Posted by: BassProShops1Source A frigid wind swept across the gray waters of the large impoundment as a pair of anglers cast their lures towards a sunken island. It was the middle of […]
December 15, 2019

How to Choose Lure Colors Through the Eyes of a Bass

Posted by: BassProShops1Source No doubt about it – there are some crazy color names out there for fishing lures. Nuclear Chicken. Roadkill. Baby Puke. Discover the science behind how a bass […]
December 1, 2019

Top 25 Bass Pro Shops Gift Ideas Your Friends & Family Will Love

Posted by: BassProShops1Source We know what you’re experiencing right now. It’s beginning to feel a lot like stress. It’s the stress of not knowing what to get your family members […]
November 15, 2019

Are You Boating Safety Smart? Take This Quiz to Find Out!

Posted by: BassProShops1Source Do you know what the required safety equipment you must have on a boat is? The United States Coast Guard has outlined the safety precautions and gear […]
November 1, 2019

7 Great Tips for Falls BIG Fish by the Numbers

Posted by: BassProShops1Source For any predatory fish that swims, autumn can be the best time of the year for landing numbers of fish as well as the biggest fish of […]
October 15, 2019

These 4 Fishing Reel Types Are Rated Best at a Range of Uses

Posted by: BassProShops1Source What You Need to Know About These 4 Types of Fishing Reels Comparing spinning reels to spincasting reels to baitcasting reels to fly fishing reels is like comparing apples, oranges, […]
October 1, 2019

Explore 3 of the Best Scenic Float Trips in the Ozarks

Posted by: Heath Wood and BassProShops1Source For many years, the rivers and streams of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas have been favorite destinations for river floaters in search of what mother nature […]
September 15, 2019

5 Revealing Questions to Ask When Buying a Fishing Boat

Posted by: Tim Allard and BassProShops1Source Are You Wanting to Buy a Fishing Boat? White River Marine Group spokesperson and Product Development Manager, Steve Mason, knows fishing boats. He was once […]
September 1, 2019

Kayak Bassin’: 3 Can’t-Miss Finesse Jig Fishing Presentations

Posted by: Tim Allard and BassProShops1Source A Kayak Has Many Perks for Fishing Bass Being able to access remote waters and sneak-up on fish are particularly advantageous. But, even on secluded […]
August 1, 2019

Watson’s Spoon Jacking Post-Spawn Fishing Rig and Tricks

Posted by: Jonathan LePera and BassProShops1Source MLF Pro James Watson knows that one of the most effective baits to fish during the post-spawn is a floating worm. That said, the bite only lasts for […]